In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In recent years, the question of whether vehicles will become fully automated has become a topic of growing debate.
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some people believe that driverless transportation offers numerous benefits, others argue that
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may pose serious safety risks. I firmly believe that the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
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essay will outline the reasons behind my opinion and provide relevant examples to support the argument.
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with, self-driving vehicles are programmed to prioritise safety at all times in order to make the journey easier and more convenient for passengers. To exemplify
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, driverless cars are programmed to follow traffic regulations, including speed limits.
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,
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significantly reduces the likelihood of accidents.
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, automated vehicles will save us a great deal of
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, as we can invest our
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in more valuable tasks.
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, passengers can use
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to rest, to read a book, or to engage in various leisure activities rather than wasting energy by focusing on driving.
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, automated cars will enhance the quality of transportation and reduce the level of stress. In conclusion,
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some people may have different views, I believe that
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technology is highly effective, particularly in improving safety and saving passengers'
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, and can make a real difference in the transportation system.
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reason, it should be taken into consideration and supported whenever possible.

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The essay should show both sides. Add a paragraph that talks about what could be bad with driverless cars and how these problems can be fixed.
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Link ideas more clearly with simple words that show order, like 'first', 'also', 'but', 'so'.
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Keep vocab simple and short. Replace rare words with easy ones so the reader can see the meaning quickly.
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Give a bit more detail with clear, easy examples you know, for instance how driverless buses may affect city traffic or safety.
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Clear position on the issue.
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Good start with signposts such as 'To begin with', 'In addition', and 'In conclusion'.
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Examples relate to time save and rest, which connect to the main idea.
Word Count

IELTS says that you should write a minimum of 250 words in writing task 2. If you go under word count you will lose marks in task response.

A very long essay will not give you a higher band score.

Aim for between 260 to 290 words in writing task 2. This will ensure a concise essay and will be realistic in terms of time management. You have only 40 minutes to write the essay and you need around 10 minutes of planning time, so you will not be able to write a long essay in 30 minutes.

Topic Vocabulary:
  • driverless vehicles
  • advantages
  • disadvantages
  • increased safety
  • reduced traffic congestion
  • improved efficiency
  • accessibility
  • disabled
  • elderly
  • job displacement
  • privacy concerns
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